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Hammer Time Home Improvements
4.4(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Shelby, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hammer time was on time and on price. Very easy to work with. They cleaned up after themselves as best they could without disturbing the animals when the job was finished. We already have another project for them in the near future. 
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Alternative Building, LLC
4.5(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Shelby, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

"Rob remodeled our basement in 2004. He had an excellent vision for the finished design, kept to the proposed timetable and budget, did amazing work, and we still enjoy and get compliments on the quality of our basement today! One of my favorite things about Rob is that he stays on your job until it is done. I hear so many stories of contractors who bounce from job to job, but not Rob. He is a great communicator, problem solves any issues that arise, and is extremely professional. We loved working with him so much that we hired him again in 2007 to completely remodel our entire kitchen and laundry room. Again, his vision and expertise made our dreams a reality. Our kitchen is the showpiece of our home and everyone who enters is blown away by the design, the openness of our new floor plan, and the creative way Rob designed our space. Because of his work, we have stayed in our home all these years. Rob does all the work himself, and his professional craftsmanship will not disappoint! We would hire him again in a heartbeat!"
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Response time2 days
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Shelby, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"It is a waste of money. The great majority of people are not going to find any value out of the service. If you need design consultation, you need a full service consultation. If you already have knowledge and experience, and you just need to get a few ideas, then you don't need to pay for that. You can just get a magazine or a book since you already have the knowledge of basic designs in your head or a little bit of experience. To have someone call you and give you information over the phone, you are not getting the personal service that you need. You may as well take the money $49 and apply it to something else like getting someone else to come out and give you the service that you need. Because, you are not getting much, you are not getting anything at all. They are going to have you do the work. After talking to them and I was talking to other home designers, I found out that that was a waste of time and waste of money. I gave them a C because they didn't fail at what they do but they don't offer any value for what they do. There's not much value to it. The cost was fair. They didn't do a terrible job and the cost isn't terrible, it was only $49. It just has a very low value. For responsiveness I gave them a B because they will answer your phone and answer your emails."
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Recommended by54%of homeowners
Home Image, Inc.
3.8(
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Basement - Remodel

Serving Shelby, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

"The final job turned out OK, but these guys made a mess out of the entire house during demolition of a small bathroom in one corner of the house. They punched holes into both neighboring bedrooms, too. Also, they ignored several specific requests that I had made regarding finishing details, some of which were not reversible. Finally, the shower door had a pretty bad leak, which required three returns to my house before they got it fixed. On the positive side, they worked pretty fast, most of the workmanship was OK, and the price was very reasonable."
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Basement Remodel questions, answered by experts

Although homeowners often use the terms basement remodeling and basement finishing interchangeably, they are quite different terms. 

Finishing a basement is the process of taking a basement space that is not habitable and adding elements to make it usable. This includes adding plumbing, flooring, and insulation.

Remodeling a basement means taking an already existing finished basement and changing it, often by adding or removing walls, adding plumbing, or changing the existing flooring.

Rebar is an essential part of reinforcing a basement floor, as not having it can impact its structural integrity. It helps absorb the tension factors that contribute to cracks in your floor and strengthens its load-bearing capabilities by evenly distributing the weight. Not including rebar could lead to an unstable floor, so don’t skip it!

When considering finishing your basement, take into account a few pros and cons:

Pros

  • Can increase the value of your home

  • Separate space from the rest of the house 

  • Customize and personalize the basement to suit your needs and style

  • Increase the amount of living space in your home

Cons

  • May not regain enough value to cover the cost of finishing

  • Lack of natural light if it’s below ground level

  • Moisture or flooding can cause costly damage

  • Installing plumbing and electrical can be messy and costly

Roughing in and connecting utilities are the hardest parts of finishing a basement, and they’re the parts we typically don’t recommend doing as a DIY project. Unfortunately, your finishing timeline can be extended by weeks while you wait for contractors and inspectors to install electrical wiring, plumbing lines, and heating/cooling equipment and carry out inspections.

Home improvements that increase value offer a high return on investment (ROI) and can enhance your quality of life. Upgrades to your home’s curb appeal often add the most value, with garage door replacement having one of the best ROIs at 93%. Other high-value exterior projects include replacing your front door, upgrading siding and roofing, installing a stone veneer, adding new windows, and landscaping. For interior renovations, a fresh coat of paint provides an excellent ROI. Major projects like a kitchen remodel or upgrading appliances and HVAC systems also add significant value, as potential buyers appreciate the peace of mind that new equipment provides.

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